West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has invited residents to suggest a new name for the region's public transport network as part of a major rebranding effort. The initiative coincides with plans to bring bus services back under public control for the first time in 40 years, uniting #buses, #trains, and #trams under a single identity. Under the new franchising model, the West Midlands Combined Authority will set routes, timetables, and fares. Private operators will bid to run services rather than operating on a deregulated basis. All services will share uniform branding, colour schemes, and fare structures. Bidding opened in August for the initial contracts covering #Coventry, north #Birmingham, and Walsall, with services launching in October 2027. Further phases will roll out across Dudley, Sandwell, #Wolverhampton, Solihull, and south Birmingham by 2029. https://www.wmca.org.uk/news/mayor-invites-residents-to-help-name-future-transport-network/